CBC Indigenous Music Residency

The CBC Indigenous Music Residency, empowered by SOCAN Foundation, is an immersive program designed to foster the creativity and growth of six First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Music creators from homelands across Canada. Over the course of four weeks, participants will be brought to Toronto, where they will engage deeply with the local community, access unparalleled resources at CBC, and receive invaluable mentorship.

Participants will be commissioned to write two new works during their residency, culminating in a showcase event where they will present their creations to the public as part of a songwriters-circle. This residency not only provides travel and accommodation but also offers honorariums and commission fees to support the music creators in their creative journey.

The program is structured to offer flexibility, allowing participants to explore the vibrant city of Toronto and draw inspiration from its diverse cultural landscape. The residency provides time and space to be creative and explore. With access to  resources needed to hone their craft, the CBC Indigenous Music Residency is dedicated to empowering and amplifying Indigenous voices in the music industry.

Program Includes:

– Travel for Participant

– Accommodation for duration of the Program

– $2,000 honorarium to cover participation costs (e.g. food, associated living costs, ect).

– Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) scale rates applicable for commissioned work

– Paid Composer fee for commissioned work (to be negotiated)

– Presto Card (Public Transit Pass) to cover intercity travel

– Singer-Songwriter showcase at Songwriters Circle

– Possible video/documentary coverage to be disseminated on CBC

– Dedicated producer from CBC to support to Cohort

– Educational gatherings curated by SOCAN Foundation

Participant Commitments:

• Able to fully participate in the program in Toronto, ON during October 14 2024 to November 8, 2024
• Be or become a member of SOCAN
• Create two new works where you are the lead author and performable at the singer-songwriter showcase.
• Bring your own instruments and/or supplies to support your creative practice

Expectations from CBC:

Provide access and all relevant accommodations (cultural, professional, etc.) to participants for producing the music and developing their craft/career.

A dedicated CBC Producer to work with, as well an Indigenous liaison to support the participants in their endeavours.

This can include access to:

• Recording facilities
• Video recording (video producers)
• To be paid for your time/ participation.
• Rehearsal space
• Industry experts

Expectation of Participants:

• Minimum 2 days per week spent at the CBC facilities (schedule may vary/ participants will be paid CFM rates).
• Completion of 2 acoustic tracks.
• Performance of 2 tracks written during the residency program.
• Performance of one additional track (original or cover) for program finale

August 29, 2024